Program Overview

Immaculata's B.S.N. program prepares students academically, socially, and spiritually to practice within today's complex health care systems. Building on the liberal arts and sciences, the program prepares students to care for patients at all stages of life, from birth and childhood through adulthood and into the later phases of life.

Program Highlights

We offer more than a traditional nursing program. As a Catholic university, we incorporate strong values into our program, providing an environment that reinforces a sense of ethics, justice, and peace. You will leave the program with a strong sense of professional accountability and responsibility and openness to life-long learning. You will become part of a learning community that will assist you in becoming a leader in health care.

As part of the B.S.N. program, you will apply theory and practice your skills through working in a nursing simulation lab and participating in clinical experiences. The simulation lab replicates clinical events in a realistic setting, allowing you to problem solve and "think on your feet" in critical situations.

In order to complete your clinical experiences, you will need to undergo drug screening, a criminal background check, and a child abuse clearance, along with any other requirements specified by the clinical agency. A nursing faculty member or a clinical preceptor will provide direct, on-site supervision for all clinical experiences.

All nursing students are required to complete medical and background clearances prior to the start of their clinical experiences. More information regarding this can be found in the B.S.N. Student Handbook and will be distributed to students during Sophomore Nursing Orientation and throughout the junior and senior semesters.

High school transcript with a GPA in the general range of 3.0, with selected courses to include three years of math, including algebra, and three sciences, two with a lab, one of which must be chemistry.

Acceptable SAT/ACT scores. If test scores are more than five years old, an entrance test will be required.

Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be from teachers, counselors, employers, coaches, etc.

Transfer students must submit a transcript from previous college(s) documenting successful completion of at least 12 credits at an accredited institution. College GPA must be generally in the area of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of a C+ in any required science course if applicable. Please see the full admission requirements for transfer students.